Thursday, 23 May 2019

Microsoft OneDrive is a One-stop Shop solution for Microsoft Users

Microsoft OneDrive has made the lifestyles of the people very efficient and effective as it allows you to store your files and all your personal and sensitive data in one place. OneDrive enables to store your data with cloud computing services. You can share and synchronize your files and documents across Android, Windows Phone and iOS mobile devices. Moreover, you can share your data across Windows, MacOS, Xbox or Play stations consoles.

Why should you choose Microsoft OneDrive?

If you want to deploy to a campus-wide solution, a cloud-based file sharing solution should meet four criteria: HIPPAA, FISMAA, FERPA, and US export control laws. At present, only Microsoft OneDrive meet these four criteria.
In addition, OneDrive currently offers 1 TB of storage per user and the cost of Microsoft OneDrive is covered under the licensing agreement with Microsoft, which tells about its originality.

6 Most important features of MS Office OneDrive

  1. Anytime, anywhere: With Microsoft OneDrive you can save your files and photos and get them from any device, anywhere.
  2. Access files and documents from any device: You can use your phones, tablets, computer or Pcs in order to continue what you have started, whenever you happen to be. In case you make any changes, it will be updated automatically on all your devices.
  3. Access Offline: Microsoft OneDrive allows you to stay productive when you are off the grid. You can access your files and documents without being online. With OneDrive, you can always have access to your most important files and documents with you and you can access them offline as well.
  4. Keep your files safe and secured: God’s forbidden, in case something happens to your device, you need not worry about losing your files, photos, and important documents as its completely safe with your OneDrive. In addition, Microsoft OneDrive is encrypted using SSL and is completely secured.
  5. You can share and collaborate: Microsoft OneDrive allows you to share files, folders, documents and your photos with your friends, family or at your workplace. You need not to use those large mail attachments or thumb drives, just send a link via your email, text, I Message or Facebook messengers.
  6. You can do more with OneDrive and Office 365: You can create polished documents and folders, unlock insights, present your data with clarity and can collaborate in real-time using Office 365. You will always have the latest updated Office applications with 1TB of OneDrive storage along with premium OneDrive features.
What is the difference between Microsoft OneDrive for Business and Microsoft OneDrive?
Microsoft OneDrive is a cloud-based storage system, which is meant for personal files whereas Microsoft OneDrive for Business is specially customized for storing, editing, productively creating and sharing your business documents.

How do I sync my files with Microsoft OneDrive?

If you are using a PC, then follow the instructions mentioned below:-
  1. Access Microsoft OneDrive
  2. Choose ‘Upload’ option
  3. Select the ‘Sync Now’ option
  4. Explore and search your files locally
Note: If you are using a Mac, note that Microsoft has released a sync client for Mac, which is available from the Apple Application Store. You need to follow the prompts. Your synced files will appear in the ‘OneDrive Business’ folder.
Below- mentioned are some more queries you might encounter with Microsoft OneDrive:-

What is Microsoft Office365? What does it have to do with SharePoint?

Microsoft Office 365 is a cloud-based version of Microsoft Office whereas SharePoint is the storage part of the Office 365.

What is SkyDrive?

Microsoft One Drive was originally named as ‘SkyDrive’. This Sky Drive has now become OneDrive and the Sky Drive Pro is now what you call the ‘Microsoft OneDrive for Business’.

 Is there a version for the Mac computing devices?

Microsoft has released a preview sync client for Mac devices. This preview sync client is available to download from the Microsoft official site. Keep in mind that only the preview version from the Microsoft official website will work with OneDrive for Business for Mac computing devices.

How are files shared in Microsoft OneDrive?

Files are not shared by default. When you upload a file to Microsoft OneDrive, only you are able to see it until you share it with another user or to other groups.

What will happen if you delete a file? Can OneDrive recover it for you?

If you delete a file, which you have stored in Microsoft OneDrive, then the file will be present in your OneDrive recycle bin for 30 days. After 30 days, it will be deleted permanently. Your IT support will not be able to recover it also and hence, there is no back up for the same.
Concluding this, you can say that Microsoft is an all-in-one solution to secure your data, files, important documents and enhances your productivity in representing the data. Moreover, you can access your needful data anywhere, anytime with OneDrive.
Robert Thomas is a Microsoft Office expert and her been working in the technical industry since 2002. As a technical expert, Robert has written technical blogs, manuals, white papers, and reviews for many websites such as www.office.com/setup.

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